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SAFETY REGULATIONS
WARNING!
The one-man sawmill must never
be used if any of the safety
devices or guards is damaged or
does not work.
WARNING!
The fuel used in the one-man
sawmill has the following
hazardous properties:
1. The fluid, its vapour, and its
exhaust fumes are poisonous.
2. Can cause skin irritation.
3. Is highly inflammable.
The One-man Sawmill Safety
Equipment
Special safety regulations apply to the fuel used with
the one-man sawmill. These are documented in the
section Fuel Handling on page 21.
Fuel Safety
There are a number of safety devices and guards in
order to prevent accidents when using the sawmill.
These are described in the sawmill’s general
description. See page 15.
The safety devices and guards also require regular
inspection and maintenance. Measures and intervals
are documented in the section Maintenance. See
page 29-32.
Risk Zone
The risk zone is evident from the picture to the right.
No unauthorised persons may be present in the risk
zone.
The risk zone should also be kept free of foreign
objects and the ground within the risk zone should be
flat so that the operator avoids stumbling.
Personnel
The following apply to personnel using the one-man
sawmill:
1. Shall have read and understood the content of this
operator’s manual.
2. Must not be under the influence of alcohol or
medication, nor suffering from tiredness.
3. Good lighting is required when using the sawmill
outside daylight hours.
4. Shall not be a minor.
5. Earthed circuit breaker recommended.
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FIG. 1
Safety During Use
The safety regulations that apply while using the one-
man sawmill are documented in their respective areas
under the section Use on page 25-28.
The operator should observe the following safety
measures before and during use:
1. Check that all safety devices and guards are fitted
and undamaged.
2. Check that no fuel has been spilt on the outside of
the tank or on the ground.
3. Ensure that there are no people or animals within
the one-man sawmill’s risk zone.
4. The stopping and locking devices required to
fasten the log shall be used in the intended
manner. See pages 25-28.
5. Adjust the scale and check that the bandsaw
moves freely over the short and long log supports
by the red markings on the scale. See page 19,
FIG. 34.
3 m
5 m
3 m
3 m